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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.58, 89,007.65 and 24,278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.58, 89,007.65 and 24,278.23 is: 36,417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.58 : 89,007.65 = 24,278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.58/89,007.65 = 24,278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.58x = 89,007.65 × 24,278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.58x = 2,160,947,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,947,632.03/59,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,417.25

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